TEMPO.CO, Bogor - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono have delivered his final remark to regional heads, state officials, the army, and police in a National Meet and Greet at Sentul. "I apologize if within 10 years of my term, I have made bad attitudes, gestures. Believe me, I have no intention of doing so. It was merely management matter," he said.
As for the new officials, SBY said that they have to understand the long run process, not the short term result. "[…] it is time to build this nation into a better nation," he said.
"A leader has to be open and honest in development. It [also] means that a new leader must acknowledge the achievements of previous leaders," he said.
SBY also asked the people to fully support new president Joko Widodo who will replace him on October 20. "I ask you all to support Joko Widodo in facing the new challenges," he said.
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